Troubleshooting - Ramteq RH series Operator's Manual

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Low water Pressure
No Chemical Flow
Burner Not Igniting
Excessive Burner Smoke
Pressure Relief Valve Leaks
Pump Motor Not Running
Pump Noisy
water In Oil
water Dripping/Pump
Oil Dripping
Fluctuating Pressure
Pump Head Overheating
RAMTEQ
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14275 northwest freeway

troubleshooting

cause
Insufficient water source
Old or incorrect nozzle
Plumbing or hose leak
Obstruction in spray nozzle
Chemical valve open
Unloader valve worn
Pump valves dirty or worn
Detergent valve closed
Low detergent level
Chemical screen dirty
No fuel
Burner switch turned off
Thermostat set too low
Clogged fuel filter
Defective pressure switch
Clogged burner nozzle
Fuel pump malfunction
Improper electrode setting
Improper fuel being used
water contamination in fuel
Improper air band adjustment
Low fuel pressure
Air leaks in fuel lines
Soot on coils/burner assembly
Misaligned electrodes
Dirty burner nozzle
Nozzle is dirty
Defective relief valve
Unloader adjusted incorrectly
Restriction on discharge hose
Scale restricting flow in coil
Pump motor switch off
GFCI tripped
No voltage to machine
Clogged water nozzle
Insufficient voltage/amperage
Air in suction line
Pump valves dirty
Check valve springs worn
Low pump oil
Pump bearings are worn
Incoming water too hot
High humidity environment
Oil seal worn
Plunger packing worn
Plunger packing is worn
Plunger retainer oil ring worn
Cracked ceramics
Oil seal worn
Cracked manifold
Unloader not adjusted
Valves worn
Dirt or blockage in valves
Pump sucking air
worn plunger packing
Extended period in bypass
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Check hose size/water source
Replace nozzle
Tighten, repair or replace leak
Clean or replace nozzle
Close valve or submerge hose
Replace unloader
Clean or replace packing/valves
Open detergent valve
Fill detergent container
Clean detergent screen
Fill fuel tank with proper fuel
Turn burner switch on
Reset thermostat
Replace fuel filter
Replace pressure switch
Replace burner nozzle
Replace fuel pump
Clean/reset to specifications
Use Diesel #1/#2 or Kerosene
Drain fuel and replace with new
Readjust air band/altitude
Adjust to specifications
Check for air leaks or bubbles
Clean coils/burner assembly
Realign to specifications
Clean or replace burner nozzle
Clean or replace nozzle
Replace relief valve
Adjust unloader valve
Remove nozzle and flush line
Clean coil
Turn on pump motor switch
Reset and test GFCI
Check power source
Clean water nozzle
Use proper drop cord
Check inlet water fittings
Clean/replace pump valves
Replace check valves
Add SEA 30wt. non-detergent
Replace/rebuild pump
Reduce temperature/ambient
Change oil frequently
Check and replace oil seal
Check and replace packing
Install new packing kit
Replace oil ring
Replace ceramics
Check and replace oil seals
Replace manifold
Adjust to specifications
Replace with valve kit
Clean or replace valve
Check water/detergent supply
Replace packing kit
Pull trigger gun for water flow
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